Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 830kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,370kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 830kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,370kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,370kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 830kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 830kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,370kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,370kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6810 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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